Men's Results

Photos from the 2nd annual Jay Carisella Track & Field Invitational

The Northeastern men's track & field team kicked off the 2010-11 campaign with the 2nd annual Jay Carisella Track & Field Invitational all day on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Junior Evan Whetsell got things going for Northeastern's off the bat for the Huskies in the season opener, claiming the 800-meter run in IC4A-qualifing time of 1:53.13. The Potomac, Md. native was more than two second before his competition. Northeastern went on to capture eight top three finishes.

Saturday's track meet was named in honor and memory of the late Jay Carisella. Jay was a member of the Northeastern track team in 2007, though he tragically died in an automobile accident on Dec. 23, 2007.

Jay participated as a middle distance runner. He demonstrated outstanding character, led by example and always created a positive experience for all people he came in contact with.

A three-sport athlete in high school, Jay understood the value of athletics and education. Beyond the acclaim he received for his distance running, Jay's most valuable asset on the team was his character. Jay had a big heart as he dedicated much of his time to volunteer in the community.

The spirit of Jay Carisella and his presence as a dedicated student, athlete and friend will carry on as today marks the dedication of the 2nd annual Jay Carisella Track & Field Invitational.

Fellow junior Daniel Grant turned in a second-place performance in the mile, clocking in a hard-fought mark of 4:21.52. Senior Jonathan Hall was the Huskies' top finisher in the 500-meter dash, crossing the line in 1:04.12 for third place and etching his name into the IC4A qualifiers list. Northeastern received another third-place performance from Brian Doyle in the 3,000 meter run, as the freshman finished in 8:35.12 in his debut.

Northeastern legged out a second-place finish in the 4x400 meter relay, turning in a time of 3:20.46 to best 20 other four-man squads.

Turning to the field, the Huskies blanketed the top four spots in the long jump. The return of senior Adrian Li paid dividends as the veteran won the event with a vault of 6.98 meters.

Sophomore Kaylin Miranda claimed second place with a jump of 6.93 meters, edging classmate Kemardo Tyrell, who also posted 6.93 meters in his first-collegiate jump. Senior Andrew Staples finished fourth with a jump of 6.89 meters.

Freshman Max Milner threw for seventh place in the weight throw with a mark of 16.21m in his collegiate debut for NU's best mark in the field while senior Patrick Jablonski cleared 14.18m for ninth place, registered the Huskies' best mark in the shot put.

Sophomore Tejorn Davis strung together a sixth-place combination of 13.76m while sophomore Rafael Rodriguez and senior Brian Daly tied for 10th with respective marks of 4.10m.

The Huskies stay local and will compete at the Harvard Open next Saturday in Cambridge, Mass.